Sumatra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sumatra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 25.16 N,88 8.588 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.419333
  • Longitude: 88.143133
Wreck Depth 4.6 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUMATRA
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 129.5 m
Width 18 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 5352
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 12, 1939
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Markers W CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, FL.7S CLOSE NW
Last Amended Date Jul 26, 2018

Surveying Details

H2260/49 11.8.49 ST SHOWN IN 222509N, 880848E ON SURVEY [E 8462]. BR STD. H895/59 7.12.59 SHOWN AS WK 2FMS 4FT, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL.G CLOSE NE, ON SURVEY [K1995]. BR STD. 9.6.78 SHOWN AS WK 4.6MTRS IN 222505N, 880844E, MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, FL.G, ON INDIAN 3011 [1977 EDN]. BR STD. 5.12.06 SHOWN IN 2225.140N, 8808.754E [IND], MARKED BY W CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, FL.7S CLOSE W, ON INDIAN 3006 [1993 EDN, ADOPTION]. BA 135 [PUBLISHED 30.1.97]. 26.2.08 SHOWN IN 2225.140N, 8808.754E [IND], MARKED BY W CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, FL.7S CLOSE NW, ON INDIAN 3006 [INT 7423] [SEP '06 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 135.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1914. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/B SVENSKA OSTASIATISKA KOMP. PASSAGE CALCUTTA FOR MANILLA. RAN AGROUND NEAR MOYAPORE BAR. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SUMATRA wreck located?

The SUMATRA wreck is located at coordinates 22 25.16 N,88 8.588 E.

How deep is the SUMATRA and where exactly is it located?

The SUMATRA lies at a depth of about 4.6 meters and is located at coordinates 22 25.16 N,88 8.588 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SUMATRA?

The seabed around the SUMATRA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the SUMATRA sink?

The SUMATRA sank on Nov 12, 1939.

When was the wreck of the SUMATRA discovered?

The wreck of the SUMATRA was discovered in 1949.

What country did the SUMATRA belong to?

The SUMATRA belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the SUMATRA?

The SUMATRA had a tonnage of 5352 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUMATRA?

The SUMATRA is classified as a steam ship.

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